Opponents of Pension Reform Mobilize for Strikes and Demonstrations on June 6 in Rennes

This is perhaps the last stand of opponents of pension reform. This Tuesday, June 6, the inter-union calls for a new “big day of strikes and demonstrations throughout the territory” aimed at protesting against the law promulgated by the government. A date that was not chosen at random, because it is this Thursday, June 8 that the LIOT group’s bill to repeal the reform will be examined in the National Assembly.

In Rennes, the unions hope that the opponents will be numerous in the street even if the mobilization has gradually withered in recent months, reaching barely 1,500 people on May 23. “June 6 must represent a signal of social resistance”, proclaims Fabrice Lerestif, departmental secretary at Force Ouvrière 35. “This law is massively rejected and we will continue tirelessly to demand its withdrawal. We never resign ourselves to the unbearable”.

Where is the departure of the demonstration of June 6 in Rennes?

The meeting point for the demonstration against the pension reform was set at Place de Bretagne at 11 a.m. As far as the route is concerned, the intersyndicale has obtained authorization to carry out the large loop which passes through boulevard Colombier, rue d’Isly, boulevard de la Liberté then the quays before dispersing at the point of departure.

Will public transport run in Rennes?

The impact of this strike should be limited in public transport in Rennes. According to the STAR, lines C1-C2-C3-C4-C5-C6-C7-10-11-12-13-64 will still experience some disruptions this Thursday. For their part, lines C7 ex-14-32-34-153-159-164-210 and the downtown shuttle will not run. Metro lines A and B will operate normally.

As far as the rail sector is concerned, traffic will also be little impacted in Brittany on Tuesday. TGV traffic will be almost normal and about 9 out of 10 TER will circulate throughout the region.

What impact in schools?

With the strike of part of the national education staff, the operation of canteens and nurseries will be disrupted in certain schools in Rennes this Tuesday, June 6. On its site, the town hall indicates that 51 canteens will be closed at lunchtime and parents will have to provide a picnic in 26 schools. Morning daycare will be closed in 65 establishments and evening daycare in 40. the list with details for each school.